Leak Detection Technician

Paid Specialty Training | Related Experience and Plumbing Knowledge Required

Subsurface Leak Detection of Colorado

Reporting location: Our warehouse at 140 Garden of the Gods Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80907

Local candidates preferred. Reliable reporting to this location is required.

Pay: $21–$27 per hour, depending on experience

Schedule: Monday–Friday

Interviews begin: Week of October 26, 2026

Important: Substantial Daily Driving

This is a field position with substantial daily driving. Our service area covers the entire Colorado Front Range. You may complete only three or four service appointments in a day, but those appointments can involve significant travel between locations. A substantial part of your workday may be spent behind the wheel.

You must be comfortable with long periods of driving, changing traffic and Colorado weather conditions, and maintaining safe, dependable driving habits throughout the day. A good driving record and responsible care of the company truck are essential. Occasional overnight travel may also be required.

Bring your experience. Build a specialized career.

You understand plumbing systems, enjoy figuring out how things work, and take pride in solving difficult problems. Bring that foundation to Subsurface Leak Detection of Colorado and develop specialized skills in professional leak detection.

We are an independent diagnostics firm serving residential, commercial, and municipal clients. Our work involves investigating hidden leaks, understanding the systems involved, and giving customers clear findings they can use to make repair decisions.

We provide paid specialty training and direct mentorship. You must already bring practical plumbing knowledge, strong mechanical ability, and dependable work habits.

Required Experience

This position requires at least two years of verifiable experience in a related trade or technical field.

Relevant backgrounds include:

• Residential or commercial plumbing

• Water, gas, or pipeline leak detection

• Apartment, residential, or facilities maintenance involving plumbing

• Home inspection involving substantial evaluation of plumbing systems

• Utility locating, underground utilities, or water-system operations

• Mechanical service, repair, or troubleshooting

Plumbing knowledge is required regardless of your background. You must understand plumbing basics, recognize common system components, and understand how water service, supply piping, valves, pressure, and flow relate to troubleshooting.

What You’ll Do

• Train alongside an experienced consultant on actual field investigations.

• Learn specialized testing methods and diagnostic equipment.

• Inspect systems, evaluate site conditions, and work methodically toward a supported conclusion.

• Document observations and communicate professionally with customers.

• Travel throughout the Front Range and operate the company vehicle safely between service appointments.

• Care for company equipment, vehicles, and customer property.

• Develop the judgment to manage field assignments independently.

This position focuses on leak investigation and diagnostics.

Who Will Succeed Here

We need someone who shows up on time, prepared and ready to work; learns quickly; and follows through. You should be mechanically inclined, resourceful, observant, and willing to think through a problem when the answer is not obvious.

You must also have:

• A valid driver’s license and a good driving record suitable for operating a company vehicle

• Clear communication and documentation skills

• The ability to perform field duties in crawlspaces, attics, and outdoor conditions, with or without reasonable accommodation

• Willingness and ability to spend substantial time driving each workday throughout the Front Range, with occasional overnight travel

• An interest in building a long-term career and contributing to a small team

What We Offer

• $21–$27 per hour, depending on experience

• Paid, hands-on specialty training

• Direct mentorship from experienced consultants

• Company truck for work use, fuel card, and tools provided

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